Puppies should be fed 5-6% of their growing body weight and Adult dogs should be fed 2-3% of their ideal body weight. This is only a guide. Some dogs may need, more or less to maintain proper weight. We recommend feeding any dogs over the age of 6 months twice a day.
How much should a puppy eat chart?
Weight of Dog6-12 Weeks8-12 Months3 – 5 lbs1 – 1 1/3 cup1/2 – 2/3 cups5 – 10 lbs1 1/3 – 2 1/2 cups2/3 – 1 cups10 – 20 lbs2 1/2 – 4 cups1 – 2 cups20 – 30 lbs4 – 5 3/4 cups2 – 2 3/4 cups
How much food should my puppy eat calculator?
Weight at MaturityWeight at Maturity9 - 11 Months21 - 509.5 - 22.72 - 351 - 7523.1 - 34.02-1/2 - 4-3/476 - 10034.5 - 45.43-7/8 -7101 lbs and overOver 45.4 kg7 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs
How do I know if I'm feeding my puppy enough?
You should be able to feel individual ribs, but not see the definition of each rib. This is a good rule of thumb. If you don't feel his ribs, it means you're overfeeding him. If you see visible ribs, then your dog is truly hungry and needs more food.
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